diff --git a/topics/microbiome/metadata.yaml b/topics/microbiome/metadata.yaml
index f97b5aff7dd9b5..6eae45a3e720cf 100644
--- a/topics/microbiome/metadata.yaml
+++ b/topics/microbiome/metadata.yaml
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ requirements:
 editorial_board:
   - bebatut
   - shiltemann
+  - paulzierep
 
 references:
   -